Looking in picture #5, there are 4 gind marks, they are from the factory when cleaning up the covers during production.
look on the outside where it fits next to the fuel injectors, there are also grind marks.

the sealant is to seal the tin trough so oil doesn`t get pulled in and there is the proper vacuum from the rear of it. the blow by is sucked in through this thing and out the top of the cover. the sealant is RTV.

I agree, Do Not turn the engine by the cam sproket bolt. turn by the crank shaft bolt using a 27mm or a 1 1/6" socket. I use a Craftsman deep 12pt socket.

Rotate the engine to the Right as standing in the front looking at it.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works